"Ellen, was a talented, capable woman with a friendly outgoing spirit! She lit up a room when she entered. Ellen was the complete humanitarian the best mom, wife and successful business woman. She will be missed by many. Ellen was a grand example of living life to the fullest. Her family will carry Ellen's love and character forward! "
In loving memory of
Ellyn Marie Stych
March 13, 1936 - May 30, 2016
ELLYN STYCH
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Ellyn Marie Stych, 80, of Muscatine, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, after a wonderful life.
Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, at St. Mathias Church. Casket bearers will be her grandsons. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will follow in Gannon Hall following the committal service
Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home where a Rosary Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Iowa City Hospice or Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com
Ellyn was born on March 13, 1936, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Rosalia Showalter Pingel. She graduated from Alleman High School in 1954 and from Marycrest College in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. She was united in marriage to Paul Stych on December 27, 1958, at the St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rock Island, Illinois.
Ellyn was a teacher in the Muscatine School System for 17 years and then became a real estate broker for 15 years before retiring. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge, but her greatest love was her family. She was a very dedicated member of Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish. Her 'Touched by Faith' prayer group was very important to her as was her bible study group with her Christian friends.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Paul Stych of Muscatine; her children, Dean Stych and wife, Diane, of North Oaks, Minnesota, Michele Weno and husband, Jim, of Iowa City, Mike Stych and wife, Angie, of Muscatine, and Kevin Stych and wife, Sherri, of Ankeny; 10 grandchildren, Craig, Joe, and Sam Stych of Muscatine, Alexandra Stych of Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Rachel Stych of North Oaks, Minnesota, Greg Weno and wife, Sarah, Mitchellville, Erin Weno of Iowa City, Doug Stych of Des Moines, Steve Stych of Ankeny, and Katie Stych of Chicago; her brothers, Richard Pingel and wife, Molly, of Rochester, Minnesota, and Edward Pingel and wife, Mary, of South Bend, Indiana; and a sister, Rita Humphrey and husband, Bill, of Milan, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Karen Marie.
Tributes
"Thoughts and prayers for the family at this difficult time. Our Deepest Sympathy, Tom and Tracey Summitt"
"Meeting Ellyn & Paul Golfing at Ventura , Fla & next day again at Good Shepherd Church (kindred spirits from then on ) although we lived 2100 miles away (P E I in Canada ) it just seemed from the very beginning that we were meant to be DEAR FRIENDS. A very, very special "Lady" who prayed for everybody & very special things. God called her to heaven to continue her special work & be the special angel she always was to us & everyone. Again" Blessings Paul through my tears" to you, all family, relatives & friends, " May God Bless Each & Every One Of You & Ellyn May You R. I. P. Chat soon. Take care everyone. Merrill & Gennie XXXXXXOOOOO"
"My Christmas memories always begin at Paul and Ellyn's home for the Stych Family Christmas. Those are some of my favorite childhood moments. Aunt Ellyn had the warmest voice (I will hear "Hi Honey" for the rest of my life!) and she gave the most sincere hugs. I can only imagine the comfort that must have been when those came as hugs from Mom or Grandma. I'm certain that she was welcomed into Heaven with celebration and I'm also certain she will be greatly missed by many. Sending love, Lindsey and Maurianna"
"Remember all the great times with a great lady, wife and mother. "
"Paul and the rest of the family: The Vetter family, Nellie and Richard of Muscatine and Carol and Larry of Minnetonka, MN extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. Ellyn was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. You will all be in our prayers."
"Ellen was a wonderful lady. One of my best gym class teachers and inspiration to me. You have lots of good memories and family support. My deepest sympathy on your loss."
"Thinking of you and your family in your time of loss and grief. May God provide you comfort and peace in the days ahead. "
"A beautiful, sweet lady. May a memory warm your heart. God Bless. Dyann & Dave Roby"
"Ellyn was one of my very best friends ever. We lived next door from third grade until now. Our kids grew up together and our entire family shares in your loss. Ellyn was so special, always a smile and a kind word for everyone. Our Lord received a real treasure when Ellyn went to join him. God bless the extended Stych family. Ellyn will be missed. "
"Ellyn was always full of cheer. Such a genuine person. I will always remember several days playing with the cousins as a child at your house on Americana. Thoughts are with Paul, Dean, Michelle, Mike and Kevin. So sad for your loss. "
"I have so very many wonderful memories of times spent with Ellyn. I was flower girl at Paul and Ellyn's wedding. I got to wear a beautiful red dress and proceeded to tear a thread from my white glove on the faucet in the church restroom. Like Rosemary, Ellyn was my substitute P.E. teacher at West Junior High. She would bring this great record, I think was called 'Chicken Fat', for our exercise workouts. I still can hear it in my head :) I have so many other fun memories about Christmas, family reunions, and the Ozarks .... I will always think of Ellyn as a gracious, loving sister-in-law with a beautiful smile and loving eyes. I know God has welcomed her into His Kingdom. "
"Linda and I were so saddened to learn that our dear friend Ellyn has left us. We are bolstered by the many good memories that remain of the fun times we had while being with she and Paul. Our most sincere condolences to Paul and his family."
"Such a polite person.always smiling her husband too.her children are the same and good people GOD Bless all."
"Uncle Paul and family, Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. Aunt Ellyn was such a joy to know and love. She was such a dear sister to her little brother, Ed. But we can be assured that she is now with our heavenly Father in paradise. Now that is great joy! Our love to all of you!"
"Very sorry for you loss. It was always nice to see her at the golf course."
"I remember when I was in 9th grade PE and Ellyn showed up to cover Mrs. Piotrowski's maternity leave. I said, "Oh, Ellyn." She said, "You have to call me Mrs. Stych here!" She was a great teacher, always proper, and gave good advice at all times."
"Ellyn has been an inactive member of Chapter MN of P.E.O. for some time. She was a lovely person and will be greatly missed by those who remember her fondly."
"I'm so sorry for your loss. I taught with Ellen at MHS and she was such a nice lady. Michelle and Mike were students in my 9th grade English class. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers."
"So sorry for your loss. Our Deepest Sympathy- Tom Summitt & Family"
"She was such a special friend and business associate. My sympathy to Paul and kids."
"Our deepest sympathy to all of Ellen's family. She always radiated a smile and was an inspiration to many. Such a dear lady! Pray your memories will comfort you in your deep loss."
"I will miss Ellyn so much. She was such a great joy for our Touched byFaith group. Sorry we are out of town and will miss her funeral. Prayers to Paul and family. "
"I'm so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet kind woman. "
"Ellyn was gracious to me and the parish in both her personal and professional roles. She radiated life and joy by her very presence. Many will remember her as such as miss her."